Biography
Who is August Alsina?
Early Life and Beginnings
August Anthony Alsina Jr. Was born in New Orleans, United States, on September 3, 1992. He spent his middle school years in New Orleans. His family did not have a musical background, but August found inspiration in Lauryn Hill's performance in the film Sister Act 2.
Career Breakthroughs and Albums
August Alsina self-released his first mixtape, The Product, in April 2012. An earlier untitled mixtape featuring acoustic covers had premiered in October 2011. He released his single "I Luv This Shit," featuring Trinidad James, in January 2013, followed by The Product 2 mixtape in May 2013.
Later Career and Health
August Alsina continued to work on new music, releasing singles like "Drugs" in January 2017, "Lonely" in June 2017, and "Don't Matter" also in June 2017. His third studio album, The Product III: State of Emergency, was released on June 26, 2020. This album explored themes from his personal struggles, including his upbringing, family losses, and his role as guardian to his three nieces, as well as his battle with an autoimmune disease.
Relationships and Public Life
In June 2020, August Alsina spoke about a romantic relationship he had with Jada Pinkett Smith in 2016. He stated that this relationship occurred with the permission of her husband, Will Smith. Initially, a spokesperson for Ms. Pinkett Smith denied these claims.
Birthday and age
August Alsina was born on September 3, 1992, which makes August 34 years old today. That birthday falls under the Virgo sign. August shares the date with 55 other famous people.
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